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Bockelmann, Hermann Otto Wilhelm

December 6, 2039 –
 September 12, 2013

Obituary

Bockelmann, Hermann Otto Wilhelm Born on December 6, 1939 in Bremen, Germany and passed away on September 12, 2013 in Dallas, Texas.  He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Ingrid, of Houston, Texas; brother, Jochen and his wife, Beatrice, of Switzerland; and his KAAM family.  A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on September 27, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church, 3001 Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas  75225.

Arrangements are under the direction of:
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
10116 E. NW Highway
Dallas, Texas 75238
214.340.8008

    Mary and David McHam and family
    15 Sep 2013
    4:11pm

    Rest in Peace Dear Hermann. We are so glad we knew you.

    Richard Misdom
    16 Sep 2013
    6:53am

    Good bye Passionate, exuberant, authentic old friend. Colossians 3:12 “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

    John and Jessica Zufferli
    16 Sep 2013
    9:34am

    We send all our love and prayers to you Linda! Hermann will be dearly missed by so many. What a delight that we had the chance to know him. You will be in our hearts.

    Barbara Bera
    16 Sep 2013
    9:55am

    Dear Linda
    I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult. I am truly sorry for your loss.
    Barbara

    Jochen Bockelmann and Beatrice Schellenberg-Bockelmann
    16 Sep 2013
    10:01am

    After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed. This is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds. And they will continue to live on, through us.
    My beloved Brother, I’m gonna miss you very much
    Jochen and Beatrice

    Joe P. Connelly
    16 Sep 2013
    6:38pm

    I listened to your Friday night program almost every week. Your program and Hermann Bockelmann will be missed. Joe C.

    Jon Werner
    17 Sep 2013
    7:57am

    All of us at the the DRC will truly miss Hermann. His presence in the boathouse was palpable, moreso than any other member. He was boisterous, outgoing, witty, easy-going, always willing to help and a true friend. For those of us who knew him, his laugh will resound in the rafters of the boathouse forever.Rest in peace my friend.

    Brenda Lewellen Gaba
    17 Sep 2013
    3:11pm

    It is hard for me to believe that such an energetic, creative, big-hearted and alive person is no longer walking this earth. Without Hermann I would not be who I am today. I am so thankful that he was part of my life. He will always be in my heart. Good-bye, dear Hermann. Love to Ingrid, Linda, and Jochen.

    JIM MARQUARDT
    19 Sep 2013
    12:41pm

    HERMAN AND I ENJOYED SWAPPING PIGEON GERMAN. HE KNEW IT ALL AND I ONLY HAD A YEAR IN HIGHSCHOOL. HE LOVED TO TEASE ME ABOUT HOW I AMERICANIZED THE GERMAN WORDS. A GREAT GUY AND I SURELY MISS HIM, AS I AM SURE THAT YOU DO AS WELL.

    I TRY MY BEST TO IMITATE HIM WHEN MUSEUM VISITORS FIRST ENTER THE MUSEUM BUT NO ONE CAN REPLACE IS JOVIAL BANTER AND PERSONALITY.

    Linda Hall Bockelmann
    19 Sep 2013
    9:30pm

    My darling Hermann, you left a week ago but the loss and pain is coupled with love and joy that you are free and safe from all you suffered. It is just not fair that such an amazing mind, body and soul had to end this way. At the end, you heard me and kissed me, a precious moment for us. You were the best of times and then the worst. See you in heaven, knock twice my love. Linda

    David Deutsch
    20 Sep 2013
    10:41am

    You will be missed by all that ever knew you. tD96B6

    Mike & Jackie Rhines
    21 Sep 2013
    9:50am

    Linda: We will miss Hermann so very much. We will miss New Years Eve, our weekend trips with Champagne toasts but most of all we are going to miss Hermann and all of his witty sayings. We love you.

    Stephen Cohen
    25 Sep 2013
    4:31pm

    Oh my German friend, what wonderful memories I have of all our travels, trials and tribulations. You were always there for me with that famous smile and encoragement.I’ll miss you dearly my friend. But I know one thing for sure that you are driving that trailer up in heaven.
    God bless you.
    Sparky

    Thomas Bockelmann
    18 Dec 2013
    12:38pm

    Wir denken sehr an Euch.
    Familie Thomas Bockelmann aus
    Soltau/Germany.
    R.I.P.

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